Second Hand Book Market at Schluechthaus

On Friday, 13 November 2026, the organisers of the Second Hand Book Market at Schluechthaus presented a cheque for €5,272.50 to representatives of the non-profit organisation Wunnengshëllef, in the presence of members of the City’s College of Aldermen.

The amount represents the proceeds from the second-hand book sale held on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at the Old Slaughterhouse in Hollerich. The entire sum will go towards the organisation's "Etape21" project, which supports young people aged 18 to 27 facing mental health and social challenges as well as housing difficulties, often following family conflicts that may leave them homeless.

Organised by the Lëtzebuerg City Bibliothèque in collaboration with bookstagrammers @Betweenthelines.lu and @Idealistatheart, this pop-up bookshop has grown in popularity since its launch. The first edition of the Second Hand Book Market in 2023 raised €1,925 for Stëmm vun der Strooss. In 2024, €3,942.40 was donated to the association "Ile aux Clowns", followed by €4,084.67 for the Union Luxembourgeoise des Bibliothèques Publiques in 2025.

The City and the Second Hand Book Market volunteers would like to thank everyone who helped make the event a success. By donating or purchasing second-hand books, visitors not only supported a more sustainable approach to reading but also helped an organisation working to improve access to housing for those in need.